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Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 30 26 42 126
Houston RocketsRockets 29 35 25 28 117

After Action Report

The Timberwolves held off the Rockets 126-117. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.